One wall of the artist’s work was lost because of water getting into the building, and the creation has been covered over with several coats of paint and plaster.

Although there is a considerable job to do to restore them there are hopes they will return one day to the site if the Colwyn Victoria Pier Trust achieve their dream of restoring the pier to its original state once funding for the project has been secured.

Eric Ravilious' mural on Colwyn Bay Pier before it was moved (Image: UGC TNW)

The tender is out now for the restoration and redevelopment of a truncated pier.

Salvaged stanchions will be strength tested to be used again when Conwy Council are boardwalking that part as a truncated pier.